“How is it?” Ivan went up to Sandy and asked. Sandy’s chest visibly heaved up and down. “What else could it be? Michael’s grandmother is in a coma. Since that b*tch appeared, both Iv and I are greatly affected.” Sandy still looked dissatisfied. While speaking, she clenched her fists tightly. The veins on the back of her hands popped visibly. As a young lady, it took a lot for veins to protrude. It spoke volumes of her anger. Ivan patted her shoulders. “It’s pointless to remain angry. What matters most is to get rid of her.” “Didn’t the police just go through her profile? She’s from a minority tribe. She certainly knows how to perform witchcraft and bewitch people. If not, how do you explain the sudden change in Rosie’s attitude toward Iv and her hospitalization?” Sandy did not wish for Ivanka to get back together with Michael. But she still respected Rosie. Upon hearing Sandy’s words, Ivan did not know if he should laugh or cry. “I believe you must have been under the
“Young Master Michael, Coco isn’t around. Master Barkworth is accompanying Mdm. Barkworth in the hospital.” Michael’s expression was so cold and dark that the servants did not dare to meet his eyes. Michael said nothing else. He gave a glance at Evan. They easily located Coco with the help of GPS. Evan then had his men escort Coco back home.Initially, Coco was still puzzled and wondered who would want to take her back. It was not until she met Michael’s gaze, who looked as though he wanted to skin her alive, that she knew what was going on. “Aren’t you going to marry me upon your return this time?” Coco met Michael’s gaze and smirked. “Are you even worthy?” Michael narrowed his eyes and gave her a disdainful look. Coco knew Michael hated her so much that he wanted to skin her alive. She had expected all this the moment she started everything. She expected the way Michael would look at her and the way he would treat her. Coco tried to free herself, but Michael’s me
Coco held the syringe and inserted it into Rosie’s arm. When she pulled the syringe out, Rosie frowned. After a moment, Rosie opened her eyes and regained consciousness. The smell of irritating disinfectant entered her nostrils, and the blinding light shone on her. Then she also noticed the people next to her shadowing her. Rosie instantly felt unhappy with such an intensive atmosphere. “Why are you standing here? Why is the atmosphere this solemn? What’s going on?” Rosie looked disgusted. But the moment she saw Coco, her disgusted expression was instantly replaced by smiles. “Coco, there you are!” Rosie’s treatment of Coco was far better than her treatment of Ivanka. This reminded Michael of Rosie’s expression when she had delivered food to Ivanka that day. Although he was aware that Coco was the one who caused Rosie’s change of treatment to them, Michael felt as if his heart clenched when he compared the way Rosie treated Coco and Ivanka. Even Michael did not feel g
Outside, Coco saw Michael walking out. His expression looked extremely dark. Meanwhile, Coco looked extremely excited. It was a stark contrast. Michael did not even glance at her as he walked past her. He was about to contact somebody else when Ivan called him. So, he answered Ivan’s call. “You finally answered my call! Sandy has obtained Coco’s evidence of crimes. But it’s Rosie who’s the problem! Are you aware of that?” Ivan sounded very anxious. “Yes, I’m aware of that. I already contacted the experts.” Michael said coolly. What Coco had done was sufficient to cost her life. But for Rosie’s sake, Michael had to compromise. “I’m glad that you’re aware of it. I thought you’re still being kept in the dark. We need to get rid of her first. It has already proven how horrible she is to the extent of even laying her hands on an old lady!” When mentioning Coco, Ivan said through his gnashed teeth. If not for the fact that they were inside the police station, he would h
This was something that Michael could not figure out. Emmet thought for a while before saying, “The worm latches onto a person’s body for a long time like a parasite. At the same time, the host needs to be nourished. It’s highly possible that the host couldn’t manipulate the worm during that period, so your grandmother’s willpower overcame the worm’s control of her. But when she was under the worm’s control later, she forgot her past actions.” Michael understood and said, “As long as you can help me to settle this, I’ll reward you generously.” Those with Michael’s status usually paid him upwards of millions. Based on Emmet’s initial conversation with Michael, it was clear to see that Emmet was used to doing all this work. It also proved that he relied on this to earn a living. “Mr. Barkworth, please give me an accurate number,” said Emmet without hesitation. Without giving it a second thought, Michael said, “If you can settle this for me, I’ll give you 10 million dollars as
After Rosie finished drinking the water, it did not take long for the pill to take effect on her. Rosie felt so sleepy that she did not even know how she got knocked out soon afterward. When Samuel saw Rosie fall asleep, he became anxious. “Michael, what are you doing? Aren’t you aware that she’s under Coco’s control? It hasn’t been easy for her to regain her consciousness!” Michael pursed his lips and said solemnly, “I know. That’s why I needed him to do that.” Emmet went forward to help Rosie. He inserted a syringe into her arm. Then he used a pillow to support her. Samuel instantly figured out everything. He fell silent. Then he saw Emmet take out a knife and cut Rosie’s fingertip. The next moment, sticky black blood dripped down from her fingertip. Emmet lit scented candles. Samuel and Michael found the scent indescribable. The smell was enticing and possessed an intense medicinal scent. At the same time, Emmet took out many other things—scorpions, venomous snak
Emmet Myers left. “How much did you negotiate for?” When he heard that Michael asked for 2 million more, Samuel started to get curious about the total amount of money. Michael did not hide the truth. “10 million.” Ten million plus an extra 2 million. That was 12 million. It was just three little worms! That was really expensive. But as long as Rosie could get better, spending a bit of money was nothing. At the sight of a pale Rosie on the hospital bed, Samuel’s expression became even grimmer. “Can you stop letting me and your grandmother worry about you at our age? If you could quickly get Iv back then everything will be fine, right?” If he remarried Ivanka, unwanted women would just stay away, then? No matter how much they were attracted to him, if they saw that he was already married, they would keep their distance. “I will.” Michael nodded in agreement. However, Samuel brought up the most important point. “If your grandmother doesn’t get better or wake up, w
“Haven’t I always been free? You came back alone. Where’s Iv?” Ivan found it odd. If Ivanka had come back, then she would have contacted Sandy first.But right then, Ivanka had not contacted Sandy.Michael felt uncomfortable about Ivan saying the word ‘Iv’. But since they had finished handling things at home, he had to go and rescue Ivanka.After all, Ivanka was still in Mr. George’s hands!“You don’t get to call her ‘Iv’. She hasn’t come back yet. If you’re asking about her, do you want her help? But haven’t you already taken care of Sandy?” At that moment, Michael was confused. Ivan had been watching over Sandy’s side the whole time. On second thought, things between them were indeed looking much better than before. Ivan sighed. “I would like to propose, but I still need a mentor to guide me. You can’t be it. You haven’t even handled your issue with Iv yet. How dare you bother me with how I address Iv?“I’m telling you, Michael, it’s what everyone calls her. There’s n
In the face of Laura’s meltdown, Ivanka’s words seemed a bit smug.She was doing it on purpose.“You! Ivanka, how can you be so shameless as to say such things? Are you still a woman?” Laura’s hand, which was pointing at her angrily, trembled uncontrollably.Laura’s tears fell like a snapped pearl necklace. Ivanka laughed in a low voice. “Of course I am, otherwise how did I become the one Jonah wakes up to every day? Laura, since things have come to this, you’d better hurry home and stop embarrassing yourself here.”“What’s the point of chasing after someone who doesn’t like you like this?”She acknowledged Laura’s persistence toward Jonah. But insisting too much would turn into clinginess. Jonah’s dislike and disdain for Laura was clear. He never once gave Laura a chance. Even so, Laura refused to give up.Sometimes she did not think thoroughly before doing things. “Whether there’s a point to it is not for you to say!”Laura was still persistent.But the next second, Iva
It would not have been nice for Ivanka to be present during Jonah’s conversation with his mother. The Sadler family’s house was large. She went directly to the grass field outside.Margaret had a Golden Retriever. When Ivanka saw the maid bring it out to play, she immediately squatted in front of the Golden Retriever. The Golden Retriever was very gentle and did not bite. Margaret saw the Golden Retriever wagging its tail at Ivanka. The gesture was clearly a sign of fondness and affection for Ivanka.Even the dog liked Ivanka, and she still did not like her. Could she really be the problem?Margaret began to contemplate and reflect on herself. As she was trying to approach Ivanka, someone had already walked up to Ivanka first.This person was no other than Laura, who she had once hated.When Laura saw the cozy scene of a person and a dog. She instantly rushed to Ivanka. “Ivanka, you’re so despicable. You won’t even spare a dog. Are you planning to drug it too?!”Ivanka kept
However, Jonah seemed to have heard some hilarious joke. “Do you really mean well? Do you mean well by trampling on my feelings?“You said everything started because of Ivanka. Why don’t you say it all started because of you?”Jonah let out another rhetorical question.He was extremely emotional.Margaret could not bear to watch him like this. She roared, “Enough, don’t think that I’ll compromise and stop interfering with you guys if you are like this!”Jonah laughed slowly. “Then what you said before was nonsense. Since I can’t get what I want, what else is left if I cure these legs?“You really don’t get it. You think that I’m driving you to your grave when it’s the opposite. Then what kind of mother-son bond is there between us to speak of?”At the end of Jonah’s speech, the mockery at the corner of his was extraordinarily obvious. His eyes even seemed determined.Margaret sensed it.“Are you going to cut ties with me for Ivanka?” Margaret found it incredulous. When she ask
She said to Ivanka in dissatisfaction, “Ms. Ivanka, please go out. I have something to say to Jonah alone right now.”Ivanka did not respond. However, the way she moved out already said everything.Jonah did not make a statement but silently agreed.He also did not want Ivanka to be present to see his embarrassment.“You’re being an ingrate. You never raised me like that! Since you’ve already spoken such, why are you still holding it against Iv? Is being a divorcee her sin?” Jonah’s expression was as dark as the storm clouds. Those eyes were locked on his mother. He felt that Ivanka had been deeply wronged.However, Margaret replied blandly, “Have you seen anyone wealthy choosing to marry divorcees? Are there really no other women out there?”“You are a woman too.” Jonah frowned.However, Margaret brought up a very realistic question. “I am indeed a woman. But no parent in the world would ever settle for anything less than the best option.”Those words infuriated Jonah.“Mom,
At Margaret’s rebuke, Ivanka was annoyed. “If you say so.”Whatever Margaret wanted to think was her own business. She would not interfere.Margaret immediately choked out in response, “You!”“You don’t have to target me. You know very well that I won’t get together with your son. I’m only here to administer treatment for your son.”Ivanka gave Margaret a bland look. Even her tone was bland.Margaret burst out laughing coldly. “It’s what you should do!”“I didn’t say that I shouldn’t,” Ivanka shot back indifferently. She no longer bantered with Margaret. She kept looking at her cell phone.In Margaret’s eyes, Ivanka was playing with her cell phone, and was playing intently too!There was a parasol over her head as she was leaning on a rattan chair. Most importantly, there were also refreshments on the round table to Ivanka’s left.Sheesh!“Ivanka, are you here to treat Jonah’s leg, or are you here to enjoy yourself?” Margaret chided Ivanka in dissatisfaction.When someone di
Jonah was concerned about Ivanka. But before he could finish speaking, he automatically lowered his voice.He was not the same as before.Call for him. With his weak legs, what could he do for her?Ivanka heard his tone but did not expose or console him. She only followed suit and said, “Rest well. I know my place.”“Alright.”Jonah answered half-heartedly. Ivanka turned around and left her back to him.On the terrace, there was a parasol and a rattan chair.She had only laid down on top of the rattan chairs for a few minutes when she heard footsteps from behind her. As the footsteps drew closer step by step, she subconsciously turned around.She only saw the servant who had just helped her carry a tray of food and walked towards her slowly.“Ms. Ivanka, the young master asked me to prepare some refreshments for you.”Ivanka nodded wordlessly.She was here to treat Jonah’s legs, not to enjoy the sunshine and eat. She did not eat anything. Her gaze was on the phone screen.S
As he said that, Jonah turned his wheelchair and moved closer to Ivanka.The delight on his face was hard to hide. Margaret did not see it. She was still in the hospital. It would have been better if she did not see her, but Ivanka also understood very clearly what Margaret meant by this. If she really wanted to have a long-lasting relationship with Jonah, they would have become a couple already. Why wait until that moment? As long as she agreed, it was not impossible, and that was what Jonah thought: he thought she would say yes.Ivanka gently laughed and shook her head. “Jonah, why are you still lying to yourself and others?”Even she understood it, so how could Jonah not know about it?However, Jonah was not willing to dwell on the matter. In the next second, he changed the topic. “It’s better to go to my room. The second floor has plenty of fresh air.”Ivanka saw that he was not willing to talk about it, so she did not say anything more. She nodded. Then a servant came
“If it’s my fault, you can always vent out your anger on me.” Michael made himself clear. It was not his fault, so he refused to accept being treated unfairly. Ivanka sneered, “It seems like you’ve forgotten that you were the cause of everything. If not for the fact that you refused to give up on me, I wouldn’t have invited Jonah for a roleplay. I don’t want to get into the details with you.” In the face of Ivanka’s mockery, for a moment, Michael felt as if something had stuck in his throat, and he did not know what else to say. Ivanka was utterly furious. It was pointless to speak any further to her. But he refused to become a punching bag on Jonah’s behalf for free. “You need to calm down. No one can get in the way of your choices. But I’ll never give up,” said Michael in a low voice. “I see. Since you refuse to give up, are you planning to steal the bride at her wedding as well?” Ivanka raised one of eyebrows. She felt amused. Michael blurted out a single word with
“Michael, I just didn’t want to upset Grandma. If you want to keep her posted on our progress, you might as well find someone else and get married so that there’s no more possibility between us. She will also stop thinking about me and you.” Ivanka had blurted it out without hesitation. Her tone was serious. She really meant it. Michael did not expect Ivanka to say this to him. Rosie had told Michael that Ivanka agreed to let him be her bodyguard because of her. At that time, Michael was over the moon thinking that Rosie had caused another miracle. But based on the situation, it looked like Ivanka did not plan to take other people’s concerns into account anymore. Michael’s mood turned foul. He could not say anything about Ivanka’s decision. “Iv, I refuse to accept this.” After a moment of silence, Michael said that to Ivanka. At that moment, he looked serious. Even though Ivanka could not see his expression, she could imagine his demeanor through his tone. “I know y